Our feet were never meant to be in closed shoes and suffer the hot, humid climate they live in. The result is a very high incidence of athlete's foot and fungal toenails. We see people all day long at East Avenue Podiatry with these conditions. The athlete's foot is rather easy to clear, but the fungal nails are more difficult. Prevention is alway the best policy. This means drying your feet well after washing and letting them "air out" whenever possible. Remember, a moist environment allows fungus to thrive and multiple and a dry one has the opposite effect. Powder to the inside of shoes will add to that dry environment. It is also a good idea to change your socks if they are wet. We carry an excellent spray product at the office which kills both bacteria and fungus. We suggest a couple of sprays into the shoes at the end of the day. Please call and schedule an appointment at 203-853-6570 for an evaluation of your feet and to receive proper care to maintain good health.